Modern Benches
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Number in Set: Single Piece
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench Laetus special edition in Velvet with Walnut
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
This Special Edition Fleure Bench comes with its exquisitely tailored flutes in 13 different colours. A departure from the signature one-colour looks of the other Stuart Scott pieces...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Solid White Oak Farm Style Bench
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our bench has been designed in our studio in Los Angeles over a spring time of 2021, which we spent inside with windows wide open, daydreaming of that farm stay vacation we were all longing for. The piece has been conceived to compliment our Solid White Oak Farm Style...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Bobbin Bench by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Bobbin Bench by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles )
Bobbin Collection
Dimensions: H.38 D.85 W.213 cm
Materials: Annodized or Powdercoated Aluminum, Indoor...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Small Gradient Bench by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Gradient bench by Philipp Aduatz
Limited Edition of 50
Dimensions: 149 x 56 x 45 cm
Materials: 3D printed concrete dyed, reinforced with steel
The 3D printed gradient furniture collection is Philipp Aduatz latest project in the field of 3D concrete...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Taş Bank by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Tas Bank by Rectangle Studio
Dimensions: W 130 x D 46 x H 62 cm
Materials: Massive walnut, natural wood oil, natural black leather
Coating: Black paint on metal
Tas Bank' an i...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Valentino bench by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: 45 x 150 x 45 cm
Materials: Beechwood structure.
Seat stuffed with polyurethane 3542.
The Valentino bench is an extremely versatil...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Up Green Faux Leather Bench
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Up series, which stands out with its retro-futuristic style, brings together different materials as part of Lagu's signature design approach. The UP Benc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Hardwood
Outdoor Aluminum and Faux Leather Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A simply but chic 20th century American industrial aluminum bench with a custom faux leather upholstered outdoor cushion. The perfect bench by your po...
Category
20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Crooked Bench by Nazara Lazaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Crooked bench by Nazara Lazaro
Dimensions: H 57 cm x W 120 cm x D 52 cm
Materials: Massive oak with oil wax surface
Also available in natural massive oak, walnut, and white lacq...
Category
2010s German Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven leather strap bench. These benches are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle woo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Teak
Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Valentino bench by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: 45 x 150 x 45 cm
Materials: Beechwood structure.
Seat stuffed with polyurethane 3542.
The Valentino bench is an extremely versatil...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Mini Bobbin by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Bobbin by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles )
Bobbin Collection
Dimensions: H.36 D.74 W.180 cm
Materials: annodized or powdercoated aluminum, indoor/outdoor fabric
Also avail...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Albert Bench by Auch Katz Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Albert bench by Auch Katz Studio
Unique piece
Materials: Jesmonite, fiber, pigments, varnish, 3D print PLA
Dimensions: 210 x 50 x 48 cm
AuchKatzStudio (AKS) is a duo of Elsa B...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Materials
Natural Fiber, Foam
Taş Bank by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Tas bank by Rectangle Studio
Dimensions: W 130 x D 46 x H 62 cm
Materials: Massive oak, natural wood oil, natural beige leather
Coating: White paint on metal
Tas Bank' an inno...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Oak
Matrice Bench by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Matrice bench by Plumbum
Dimensions: 50" x 25.60" x H 53.47"
Materials: Powder-coated steel, velvet.
Also available in other colors and sizes.
Matrice's two-seat settee is a ...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Ovni, Purple Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - Purple bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm
Materials: MDF, Carbon Steel, Resin, Painting in Duco Paint.
Also Available: tri...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Valentino bench by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: 45 x 150 x 45 cm
Materials: Beechwood structure.
Seat stuffed with polyurethane 3542.
The Valentino bench is an extremely versatil...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Lock Stool in Oak
Located in London, GB
Lock, the first series of Kolektt is based on the idea of joining one single form to another.
In principle, two L-shaped pieces of different sizes create balance by interlocking. The linear form, which is striking at first glance, and its holistic stance consisting of one single solid material, give ‘Lock, a sculptural attitude. Launched with two different materials, wood and metal, the collection is also inspired by the material itself and the manufacturing process.
Produced entirely from solid oak wood. Characterized by contrast dying. Since wood is a natural material, wood grains may differ from the product in the image.
Materials: solid oak
Available colors/Finishes or customizations: - Cerused Black Oak...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Ovni, Green Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - Green bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm
Materials: MDF, carbon steel, resin, painting in duco paint.
Also Available: trico...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Ovni, Tricolor Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - tricolor bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm
Materials: MDF, carbon steel, resin, painting in duco paint.
Also available: purple, green, yellow
Afte...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Implication Sculptural Bench by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Implication Sculptural Bench by Mary Brogger
Unique piece. Signed by the artist.
Dimensions: D 76.2 x W 124.5 x H 81.3 cm.
Materials: Hand tied acrylic yarn, mixed media.
Sculp...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Other
Solid White Oak Farm Style Dining Table with Two Solid White Oak Benches
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our table and bench set has been designed in our studio in Los Angeles over a spring time of 2021, which we spent inside with windows wide open, daydreaming of that farm stay vacatio...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Valentino bench by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: 45 x 150 x 45 cm
Materials: Beechwood structure.
Seat stuffed with polyurethane 3542.
The Valentino bench is an extremely versatil...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Montgomery Solid Wood and Woven Leather Bench by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery bench by Crump and Kwash
Hand shaped solid wood frame / hand woven vegetable tanned leather seat / hand rubbed oil finish
72” w x 16...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Oak
Building Blocks Bench by Jialun Xiong
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Geneve, CH
Building blocks bench by Jialun Xiong.
Dimensions: W 144.78 x D 43.18 x H 48.26 cm
Materials: Metal and Leather.
COM/COL option availabl...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Wood Bench Torbecchia by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wood Bench Torbecchia by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1970s
Bench mod. Torbecchia entirely in solid wood. The rectangular seat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Contemporary "Yi" Bench in Red Bean Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yi Bench
Red Bean Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Metal Base
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces...
Category
2010s Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Tillikum Acrylic & Torched Oak Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The elegant Tillikum bench features a rare solid wood top set on clear acrylic frame and legs for an airy, floating effect. The minimalist design by Kir...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Materials
Acrylic, Oak, Walnut, Fir
Verdaço, Bench Sculpture by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Verdaço - Bench sculpture by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 197 x 79 x 133 cm
Materials: Stainless steel and wood
A tangle chaotic and, at the same time, systematic, meticulous. ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Modern Leather Bench
Located in New York, NY
Modern leather surfaced bench with waterfall rounded armrests, made by Karl Springer in 1987. Signed and dated by the designer. The piece is in great vintage condition with age-appro...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
Building Blocks Bench by Jialun Xiong
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Geneve, CH
Building blocks bench by Jialun Xiong
Dimensions: W 144.78 x D 43.18 x H 48.26 cm
Materials: Metal and wood
COM/COL option available.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Coffee Arch Bench by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee arch bench by kar
Materials: FRP.
Dimensions: 120 x 40 x 43 cm.
This piece is suitable for outdoor use.
Available in white, coffee.
Both display wa...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Stone Menaggio Bench by Studio Emblématique
Located in Geneve, CH
Menaggio bench by Studio Emblématique
Dimensions: W 200 x D 75 x H 33 cm
Materials: Stonegrain seet, oakwood back and legs
Pushing the boundaries, going the extra mile to find...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Stone
Banculure Bench by BehaghelFoiny Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Banculure bench by BehaghelFoiny design
2020
Materials: Wood, plaster, PVC
Dimensions: 125 x 32 x 48 cm.
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
PVC, Plaster, Wood
Polished Petrified Wood Coffee Table or Bench with Nice Modern Metal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood top modernly designed coffee table (or bench). This custom coffee table has been fashioned from a gorgeous single thick slab of smoothly polished petrified wood, wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Modern Design Butterfly Jointed Side Bench
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Modern design butterfly jointed planks wooden side bench. Made in Belgium, early 2000's. Wood constructed bench with 2 planks as seat which are jointed...
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Italian Contemporary Upholstered Bench in Green Velvet Fabric
Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto
The bench is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The four legs are offering up a simple and understated quality which is sure to ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Alchemy Bench by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alchemy bench by Rick Owens
2015
Dimensions: L 100 x W 74 x H 75 cm
Materials: Bronze, camel skin
Weight: 55 kg
Rick Owens is a California-born fa...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Bench in the Style of Mobichalet Made of Solid Wood, Brutalist Seat
By Mobichalet
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Bench in the style of Mobichalet made of solid wood, Brutalist seat by NONO.
NONO's Mobichalet-inspired bench seat is the perfect addition to any rustic interior. Made from solid wo...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Balloon Bench H220430 Satoshi Itasaka Hanging Bench
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Balloon bench designed by Satoshi Itasaka of h220430
This bench is hanging bench installed to ceiling. Made up of 14balloons and seat.
Balloon is FRP, ...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Benches
Materials
Wire
Stackable Pocket Twin Bed, Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
This bed’s playful curvilinear outline is cut from premium birch euro-ply. Its custom-shape design allows you to stack one twin size bed on top of the other, creating a space-saving ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Plywood
'Cusi' Bench in Pierre Frey Encre Mohair
Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto
This fun yet Classic bench is indeed a celebration of the Romanian sculptor Constantin Brâncusi’s contribution to modernism, referencing one of his mos...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
Pride Special Editon Valentino Bench by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pride special editon Valentino bench by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: 45 x 150 x 45 cm
Materials: Beechwood structure.
Seat stuffed with polyurethane 3542.
The Valentino bench is ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Modern Bench with Curved Metal Legs
Located in North York, ON
Modern bench with curved metal legs. Beautiful textured beige fabric with thick cushioning for maximum comfort. Completed with curved metal legs in an ant...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Metal Pepino Chair by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal Pepino chair by Owl
Dimensions: L 112 x W 70 x H 60 cm
Materials: Metal Base, Upholstered
La Pepino is a collection of only seating, which con...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Ariadna Bench by Woody Fidler
Located in Geneve, CH
Ariadna bench by Woody Fidler
Materials: Olive wood
Dimensions: W 150 x D 100 x H 105 cm
Woody Fidler feels honored to live in a country where olive growing dates back to 4000 BC...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Benches
Materials
Olive
Capsule Accent Steel Bench with Walnut Side Table
By Loran Bohall
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Capsule Bench brings together a deep rich patinated steel body with a warm walnut side table.
The table is independent of the steel so it can be pulled out and used along wit...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Bougulure Candleholder by Behaghelfoiny Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bougulure candleholder by Behaghel Foiny Design
2020
Materials: Aluminium, Plaster
Dimensions: 17 x 85 x 32 cm
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to ...
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Unique Rive Bench by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique rive bench by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 210 D 40 H 45
Materials: Concrete
Concrete, textured, solid, and rough. In contrast with the transpare...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Concrete
Etched Hair-On Upholstery Jacob Bench by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Etched hair-on upholstery Jacob bench by Madheke
Dimensions: W 180 D 60 H 41 cm
Materials: Leather, Fabric, Metal
Etched hair-on upholstery, solid bronzed frame.
Reflecting t...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Customizable Upholstered Wave Bench in Lavender Velour by Objects for Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural yet comfortable, the Wave Bench by Los Angeles–based design studio Objects for Objects is a fun piece for the end of the bed, or in any ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brass Gold Arch Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass gold arch bench by Pietro Franceschini
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Materials: Brass
Finishes available: Natural, satin, polished, aged
Dimensions: W 155 x L 33 x 43c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Bench by FAINA
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary bench by FAINA
Design: Victoriya Yakusha
Material: Textiles, foamrubber, sintepon, wood, plywood
Dimensions: 62 ? 180 ? 55 ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Benches
Materials
Textile, Wood, Plywood
Bench with Antique Rug Upholstery
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bench, in the style of Stephen's Kenn Inheritance Collection, has been upholstered with an antique rug from the collection of King Kennedy rugs. The textile has been lovingly re...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Kartell Hiray Sofa by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HIRAY takes metal, one of the most important materials for the greening of the Kartell catalogue, and uses the welded wire process to shape it. The result is an essential and functional product that is nevertheless rich in emotion. Metal wires form well-defined yet lightweight structural parts of the collection’s chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Anodised Contemporary Bench by Johan Viladrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Anodised contemporary bench by Johan Viladrich
Material: Anodised Aluminum, Rubber
Measures: L200 x W24 x H38 cm
Approx. 60kg
Limited Edition for Jonathan
Johan Viladrich is an int...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Small Traaf Bench by Tim Vranken
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Traaf Bench by Tim Vranken
Materials: colored oak (oiled), granite
Dimensions: 105 x 60 x H 46 cm
Variations available.
Tim Vranken is a Belgian ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Materials
Granite
21st Century Contemporary Minimal Orange Velvet Bench with Grey Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
21st Century Contemporary Minimal Orange velvet bench with Grey Lacquered Base
Fifih Bench Orange is a modern bench upholstered in a warm orange...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood, Velvet
Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern benches made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include Marie Burgos Design, Emeco, Jasper Morrison, and Stephen Kenn. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $96,000 while the average work can sell for $4,139.
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